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Chiran Samurai Residence Garden

Chiran Samurai Residence Garden

知覧武家屋敷庭園

The Chiran Samurai Residences are a street of old samurai houses from about 280 years ago. Stone walls and hedges line the lanes, and seven of the gardens are national scenic spots. Most are dry landscape gardens of stones and clipped plants, and one is a pond garden. The district is protected as a group of traditional buildings.

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Visitor information

Opening hours

Open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Closed

Open every day from January 1 to December 31.

Admission

Adults 530 yen, children 320 yen (children are elementary and junior high school students). Group discounts for 30 or more people.

Getting there

Take the bus from Kagoshima Chuo toward Chiran and get off at the Buke Yashiki Entrance bus stop.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Tips for Muslim visitors

  • The site is a group of seven gardens in old samurai houses, so you walk from house to house.
  • Public toilets are available within the garden area. There are no staff inside the gardens.
  • Old streets are lined with small shops and food stalls. Ask about pork and alcohol before buying snacks.
  • Many old houses are private homes. Do not enter them or take photos of residents without permission.
  • Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Kagoshima and the verified places to pray nearby.

Prayer times in Kagoshima

Today (5 Nov 2026)

  1. Fajr05:04
  2. Sunrise06:37
  3. Dhuhr12:03
  4. Asr15:04
  5. Maghrib17:26
  6. Isha18:48

Times are calculated for Kagoshima City. Times may differ elsewhere in Kagoshima.

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Places to pray near Chiran Samurai Residence Garden

We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.

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Halal food near Chiran Samurai Residence Garden

We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:

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Photo: ja:User:Sanjo, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): chiran-bukeyashiki.com, pref.kagoshima.jp